THE ITHACAN

It’s More Than Just Water Bottles

By Meagan McGinnes • February 25, 2011

Who needs plastic bottles. Save some money and the environment by trying this green life change with me.

NY Stimulus Money Green In More Than One Way

By Meagan McGinnes • February 23, 2011

Whether you are for Obama's stimulus plan or not, at least it is comforting to know that part of the money is being directed to environmentally friendly projects.

Defriend Coal

By Meagan McGinnes • February 21, 2011

The environmental news surrounding Facebook is not putting the social network in the best light.

Rubber Ducky You’re The One…

By Meagan McGinnes • February 18, 2011

Need extra time in your day? Try this green tip: take 5 minute showers! I promise it is not as bad as it sounds; I tried it!

I Hear Green Is the New Black.

By Meagan McGinnes • February 16, 2011

Even trendy fashion can be environmentally friendly. Learn about the materials your clothes are made of, but never sacrifice that amazing style.

Be My Valentine?

By Meagan McGinnes • February 15, 2011

Some fun things to try next year for Valentine's day. Sustainability can be sexy.

Coffee Fiends Unite

By Meagan McGinnes • February 12, 2011

"Green" Lifestyle Change for week two. It was very manageable; something everyone can handle!

Single Stream Sounds Super Successful!

By Meagan McGinnes • February 9, 2011

Single Stream Recycling may be a great option to get Ithaca College students more involved in the process of "reusing, reducing, and recycling" their waste. Read more to see why I believe this will work!

Snowy Ithaca

By Meagan McGinnes • February 8, 2011

Clearly Ithaca College is not a tropical paradise. With the recent cold streaks, sometimes it can feel as if your nose might actually fall off your face.

It’s Paper Towels!

By Meagan McGinnes • February 4, 2011

“Green” change #1. Use one paper towel in the bathroom after washing my hands instead of three or four. As the hilarious YouTube video tells us (if you don’t know what I’m talking about click this link because you’ll pee yourself with laughter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYkjLUMx19I) , paper towels are oh so useful and convenient. However, they are…

Even Dr. Seuss is into the environment!

By Meagan McGinnes • February 2, 2011

Sustainability balances the environment, the economy and culture by allowing people to meet their needs and express their greatest potential in the present, all the while preserving the environment to maintain these ideals indefinitely. However, after taking Sustainability Principles and Practices, I learned there are two extreme ideals within this definition. And we learned them…

Live Simply.

By Meagan McGinnes • February 1, 2011

The buzz about the “green” movement has been bombarding us with full force the past few years. Commercials and media call for “green” cleaning products and a “green” way of life, but many in our society cannot even give a correct definition of global warming or carbon footprints without Googling it. In simple terms, global…